Chipping Away Presents An Introduction to Chip Carving Theory and Technique

Chipping Away Presents An Introduction to Chip Carving Theory and Technique is available as a digital book download. You can access the file instantly after purchase, with no physical shipping involved.

This title focuses on practical chip carving knowledge, including tool basics, wood choice, moisture control, and common decorative elements. It is written for readers who want a clear starting point for chip carving.

The content is provided for digital reading, so you can review sections as you plan projects and practice techniques.

Book Overview

Chipping Away Presents An Introduction to Chip Carving Theory and Technique, Rev.ed., is a chip carving instructional book by Dennis & Todd Moor. The publication includes references and an index, and it presents guidance from wood selection through finishing.

The table of contents outlines sections on wood for chip carving, tools, sharpening, knife positions, chip shapes, borders, grid work, rosettes, lettering, and finishing, followed by a glossary, index, and the authors’ ten commandments for chip carvers.

In the front matter, the book notes copyright 1998 and identifies it as Printed in Canada. A first edition is referenced in the dedication, and this second edition is dedicated to supporters of the earlier book.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• How basswood, butternut, and other woods can affect carving results, including notes on moisture and handling.
• Approaches for moisture adjustment, including “Too Dry” methods using a humidor and “Drying It Out” for excess moisture.
• Tools for chip carving, including sharpening chip carving knives and how to sharpen what to sharpen.
• Knife holding positions, including “Position One,” “Position Two,” and a “Stab knife” section.
• Project elements such as borders (rectangular/straight, triangular, and curved), grid work, rosettes, and lettering in “Kitchener style.”
• Finishing topics including cleaning up work and clear and stained finishes.

Why This Book Matters

Chip carving often depends on control—of tools, wood, and moisture. This book’s structure connects those factors across learning stages, from wood choice to finishing.

It also provides terminology and references, along with a glossary & index section and “Dennis’ Ten Commandments for Chip Carvers,” which can support consistent practice.

The authors’ dedication and acknowledgments material include an emphasis on joining a community of students who are learning the hobby.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download. There is no physical shipping.

After purchase, access is available immediately. You can read it on appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop, mobile, or reading apps.

No promise is made for printing the file.

FAQ

How do I access the book after purchase?
You can download and read it immediately after completing your order.

Is there a printed copy included?
No. This product is provided as a digital file.

Will it work on my device?
It is intended for use with appropriate Kindle apps and common reading apps on tablets and mobile devices.

If you are working through chip carving fundamentals, this introduction can serve as a practical reference while you practice techniques and refine your approach.

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